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The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
Poisoned Candy.

The three salts of lead, mostly used in
confectionery are red lead, the chromate nr
yellow and the carbonate or white lead.
These are used either for colorlng or for
weight, bulk or consistence or both. When
children are at all addicted TO the use of
such candies and it is generally the case
with all-they must consume enough of
these poisons to produce disastrous effect
upon their health, or at least SO weaken aud
derange the system as to leave an open invi-
tation for the ingress of other diseases. In
this way many thousands OF children must
be sacrificed every year.
As the result of an investigation made by
Hassall, OF London, in over hundred diff
ftrent samples of confections more than two.
thirds of them were found to contain either
one or more of these three sails of lead, and
it is not to be supposed that the English con
fectioner is more or less honest than his
American cousin.
There can be no shadow of excuse for
this wholesale use of poison as ooloring
matter, and the resulting slaughter of the
innocents" and others of the human race
who love sweetmeats. Queen Nab perhaps
i= net the only cause Of the fever blister
upon the lips of the maidens "whose breaths
with sweetmeats tainted are" More pos.
onous substances, perfectly innocuous, and
permissible as coloring matters are the OK
ides of iron and ferruginous lakes with
Prussian blue or ferro-cyanide of iron; all
other mineral substances are dangerous and
should be prohibited. The most diversified
colors can be obtained from the following
harmless compounds: From the lakes of
carmine and cochineal all the reds can be
prepared; the lakes of logwood "a simple
non-irritant astringenD will produce the
violst; the lakes of dyer's broom will give
the yellew; the lakes of Persian berries
with Prussian blue (Which is harm
less) will give more beautiful and brilliant
greens than can be prodnced by any mineral
or than Schees green (Which is made of
arseuic) and finally by the admlxture of
these all the intermediate shades can be OBJ
taned
The papers used in wrapping many can
dies are often colored with the same poison
GUS materials and may be sucked or chewed
with the candy by a ch,id thus producing
sickness or poisoning.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
A Day of UnaIIoyed HaRpLne ess.

One of the most enjoyable excursions ever
run out of Wilmington went over the viii
mington and Northern to the Switchback on
last Thursday. The day was balmy and ex-
hiliaratiug and the party was most excellent
in its entirety.
Neither pen nor brush have ever been ade-
quate to worthily describe the scenic
beauties that are SO generously lavished
upon Mauch Chunk and its environments.
The ride over the Switchback road was
marked by succession OF wonders and it
will be cherished by life long -remem brance
by every one of the party.
Everybody was happy and it is safe to
say that more delightful and eminently
satisfactory excursion party was never taken
from Wilmington.
Messrs Hibberd and McCausland gave
their personal supervision to running of the
train and their presence materially enhanced
the pleasures of the day.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15

of Colorado. 1t has many advantages .natur-
ally-the beauty of situation, the wealth in
medicinal water-and has had added so
many improvements, and is SO easily reached,
that, in the Western region It stands with
out peer. 1t combines most pleasantly
the pleasure of free and careless existence,
and the more formal intercourse of society
that is gathered from the four quarters of
the earth, and yet is always cultured. 1t is
exceptionally fortunate also in the matter O
hotels, while those who do not care to stand
the expense of that manner of living are
close to the shadiest camping places and the
song Of the mountain stream. 1t must be
remembered that Manitou is the starting
intfor Pike's Peak. Fbeae are more who
make the ascent of this one crest, in a single
season, than climb any other in decade.
II is not the loftiest summit, but it is IA
1871 feet--whch will be found long and IN
teresting distance-above sea level. There
are guides ready to point out the trail, and
provided with horses aud burros. The jour
ney entails few hardships, and can easily he
borne by those ordinarily robust.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
To Count the Convention Ballots.

! Following is list of the election officers
who will count the votes on the question of
calling a constitutional convention, Noyem-
Der 1st In the Wilmington districts the
first named is inspector and the other two
assistants:
First ward, First district William G.
Baugh, Eugene McDermott, Benjamin 7.
Bye; Second district-Samuel S. Curlett,
Charles Bickta, Matthew Macklem.
Second ward, Third district-Amos A.
Eastburn, William Ennor, William P. Win
dish; Fourth district-Bernard E. McVey'
Patrick Crumlish, William L. Heal.
Third ward, Fifth district-Hiram KEN
bic, Joseph F. Daily, Charles P. Brinton;
Sixth distrct-Daniel W. Lynch, Peter
Ginder, Charles Harper; Seventh district
Samuel Durney, Frank Lynch, Walter Ger
ven.
Fourth ward, Eighth district-A. d. Van
dever, George Reed, john Frey; Ninth dis
trict-P. E. Murphy, John Dougherty,
james Finley.
Fifth ward, Tenth dstrict-Josrph L
VIII eler, Evan Morrison, Archibald G ven:
eleventh district-E. A. Alnswurtb, j. Paul
Lukeus, Flank Phalen; Twelfth district,
joseph E Martin, e. II Hoagland, William
II. LIE.
Sixth wa,d. Thnteeuth dtstrct-J seph
K Adams James Agnew, William A.
Blsyel; Fourteenth district-Samue Ii
Baynard William Hanna, Jacob Blu 2;
Fifteenth dlstrict-Henry II. Hawkins
William Hamilton George Q. Ward.
Seventh ward, Sixteenth district William
Miller, leighton Grimes, Alfred Edwards;
Seventeenth district, Charles w Gouert
Walter Bacon, John Harkins; ghteenth
district, William Mcbride, James Nealey,
John B, Taylor.
Eighth ward, Nineteenth district Morde-
cal Barnes, Nicholas Grubb, Franklin Lopez;
Twentieth district, John Schaefer, Emmett
Stidham, William 5. Cloud; Twenty fi.st
district, James Melvin, James B. Heal,
James Ryan.
Ninth ward, Twenty district
James Lynn, George Cooney, George Fitchet;
Twenty third DISCREET, A. ]. Sherry, Georg
Miller, Lindsey Pierce.
Tenth Ward, Gath district-Charles A.
Ryan, Owen ]. Hession, Andrew Thompson;
25th district, Hewson q. Lannan, Patrick
Long, Jr,, Daniel f. Stewart.
Eleventh wand, sesassiiatr.ct, Eagh Ma
guire, George Bradford, Hugh johnson.
Blackbird hundred-Richard Armstrong.
Appoquinimink-Josep Whitlook.
St. Georges, West-John II. Parvis.
New Castle--Gardiner Jemison.
Christana; South-Samuel Klllgore.
Brandywine, East-John F. Neal.
St. Georges East-Columbus Watkins.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
Park Regulations.

| Following are the regulations passed by
the executive committee of the Brandywine
Park Commissioners
1. No person shall ride or drive upon any
other part of the park than such roads as
may be designated for such purposes.
2. No person shall be permitted to bring
led horses within the limits of the park, or
turn any horses, cattle, goats, swine, dogs
or other animals loose in the park.
8. No person shall indulge in any threat
ening, abusive, insulting or ind d4cent Ian
guage in the park.
4. No person shall engage in any gaming
or commit any obscene or indecent act in
the park
5. No person shall go in bathing in any of
the waters within the park.
8. No person shall throw any dead animal
or offensive matter or substance of any kind
into the Brandywine, or into any spring
brook or other water, or in any way foul
any of the same which may be within the
boundaries of the park.
I. No person shall carry fire-a ms or shoot
birds or animals within the palk or throw
stones nI other missiles therein.
s. No person shall disturb birds or an
nov, strike, injuIe, main or kill any animal,
vhether wild or domesticated, within the
pnk. --..- .-.
NJ person shall cut, break or in any
way ininre or deface any trees, shrubs, plants,
turf or rocks, or any buildings, fences,
bridges or other structures within the park.
10. No person shall injure, deface Or de
stroy any notices, rules or regulations for
the government of the park, posted or in
any other matter permanently fixed by or
deI or permission of the Board of Park Com
missioners or their officers or employees.
The penalty for violation of regulations
Nos. and is fine of $40 for each offense.
For violations of any of the other regula-
tions the penalty is a fine of S..
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
ManitOu.

Mautou is distant from Denver s5 mills
and SO far as definitely known, the springs
about which Manitou centers were first
found by white man in 1S47, though there
is abundant evidence that long before that
the Indian knew them and recognized their
virtues. Zebulon Pike found thepeak a
now bears his name, but he overlooked this
wondrous beauty spot that nesties uear to
the foot ui the mountain. Manituu Affords
when everything is considered the finest
summer pleasure resort and winter health
resort i'll the country. IL has climate that
is mild and even beyond compare Except
in Colorado and IN the mountains, there is
nothing like it. Dry, cool, and invigora-
ting, it affords the relief to the invalid that
no region near the coast can do. All abo :
are balmy woods and paths through the
udorous pines. There are innumerable
places to camp at little distance from the
town. In the town itself there are accom-
modations suited to every taste aud purse
"Manitou" as given to the place, as a
name, from the god who was supposed to
be under the surface and exhaling the
vapors that rose from the springs. 1t is
beautifully situated. On three sides rise
abrupt hills through which openings are
only found by pleasant exploration. Ute
Pass is beyond; Williams Canon is near by;
there are caves and.groves and liquid streams.
Monument Park. and the Garden of the
Gods must not be fol gotten as very import
adjuncts, while Ruxton Glen and Glen Eyrle
are well orth long visits. It is reached by
the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. 1t is
no exaggeration to say that summer in
Mantou will give more of enjoyment, more
Of novelty and health, and at less cost. than
one spent with the throng on either coast.
As to the springs themselves, they en-
brace variety, the waters being used as
bath or beverage. There are seve. al springs
all close together but widely different
Analyses do not convey to the average read
er much idea Of quality Suffice to say that
the waters are highly medicinal and to
their credit have been placed many cases of
cure or relief.
Manitou Mineral Waters are now bottled
and sold throughout the States. The Mani
tou Bath House is large establishment.
furnished with every convenience for bath
ing in the effervescent and highly medicinal
waters, which are supplied to the baths di-
rect from the springs.
Manitou may justly be termed hsalu ua
ters of tourists Of the Rocky Mountains, and
the most famous health and pleasure resort
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
1t is the City's Money.

The suggestion made by Colonel Norton at
Wednesday evenings constitutional conven
tional meeting in regard to the policy fines
will be endorsed by every tax payer in the
city. He said
"Take the matter of fines collected from
the convicted policy men; $4,000 has been
ut Into the county treasury. A levy court
man had told him it was a god-send, as it
would nearly pay for the new bridge over
the Brandywine. The expense OF the rad
against these men and Of their arrest fe
upon the city. Why should not these fines
go into the city treasury? Iu the matte 70
licenses, the county gets all the prof an d
the city has all the expense of maintaining
order and enforcing the laws. at least a
part of the money collected from licensing
men to carry on business in this city, par
ticllarly if that business add to the police
expeditures of the city, shoild 60 into the
city treasury"
1t is difficult to see why the order was
made that the money go into the county
Golfers. What has the Levy Court to do
with the money at all. 1t belongs just as
much to the Treasury at Washington as to
the Levy Court. Fines are entirely the re
suit of city municipal jurisdiction and be
.ong in that provi nee or nowhere.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
The Cobblestone's Destiny.

The proposition which we understand the
Street and Sewer Commission to have on
hand namely that of paving part Of Market
street, between Fifth and Sixth streets with
Belgian block is an excellent idea.
1t is about time that the barbaric cobble-
stones were taken from our streets, and the
present is a good beginning.
One point the Directors may be sure of,
and it is that as soon as the residents on
one part of Market street discover the great
advantage and blessing that their neighbors
are favored with in having Belgian block in
the street in front of their stores they in turn
will ask for it also. In fact, for the next
five years We may look for general clamor
from storekeepers and residents that their
various localities along Market street be
paved with Belgian block.
Well, all this is right. There should be no
rest given them until the antiquated cobble-
stone disappears from our streets.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
Our Streets and Sidewalks

Our esteemed contemporary EUery Eoe-
ning's copious remarks upon the conditions
of our streets forms most valuable contri-
button to that class of statistics which should
form the Uade aoecum of the municipal
authorities. The Street and Sewer Depart
ment, as it has been invested with NUM-
cipal powers and responsibilities are for th Q
future to be looked upon as among those
having authority in Whining on. The Di
rectors of that department form an import
ant branch of civic authority.
In the big bunch Of information supplied
by the journal referred to gives food for
contemplation and opportunity for action
for years to come.
A valuable public duty has been performed
by placing upon record these facts in regard
to our streets. Whether the Street Com.
mission is informed or not upon the shame
full condition of our streets the statemen
recorded will furnish them large amount
of useful statistics.
1t is high time that the cobblestOne is ban
shed fro Wm ington. Ordinary business
canLot be carried on upon the first and
second fljors in this city On account OF the
di,tracting uoise ciused by the jolting nf
Wagons aud the ella aterilg of horses al pug
he streets.
The pavenents too are in ashameful coud.
tiun. Ninety per cent of the sidewalks of
Wilmington need repair.
OF course it is we'll understood that the
expense of proper adjustment of these mat
ters would necessarily be very large. But,
we suppose, the taxpayers must make some
sacrifice in the case. There is no other way
tomeet the question. The city must be re-
paved. That assertion cannot be combatted
At present our streets and sidewalks are in
barbarous condition. Their immediate re-
paving is absolutely necessary.
The main business avenue, Market street
should now be laid lin Belgian block, and
contiguous streets at..as early a date as the
Street Directors find themselves able to at
tend to them.
When the the Street Commissioners take
up the question Of repairing the sidewalks it
is to be hoped that. they will make a final
and successful effort in abolishing that
worst nuisance of all the lane runlets which
carry refuse from private houses to the
street gutter way.
These intolerable nuisances are filthy in
| stitutidns that should 10 a55i.-i.o6 forever.
| They are relic of ancient days when people
did not understand or appreciate the rights
of the public. They are as often as not open
sewer ways as foul and offensive as the GOV
cred sewer.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
Subjunctiye Wisdom.

The New York Herald of Wednesday last
laughs in its first column editorial and makes
a great deal of fun over its neighbor the
Suns headline "1f New York goes Republi-
can," and jokingly says "Well, if New
York do goes Republican this fall, what
thenP'
Turning to the next page of the same
the issue following headline is found among
the HeraId's foreign articles 'If the Sultan
Dies."I
Probably thousands Of the HerGld's readers
saw the joke on the first page and also the
much more amusing joke on the second.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
What Wilmington Should Have
Done.

In speaking of the outrageous killing OF
Policeman Johnston in Philadelphia, the
Philadelphia Press remarked as follows
philadelphia has had lamentabls illus
tratiun of the dangers a policeman encoup.
ttra while in the performance of his duty.
An officer known for his bravery aud exem-
play conduct was shot down While trying
10 arrest a dangerous character, who showed
oy ms prompt use Of Tue pistol that he was
ready TO commit murder If necessary To
Keep himself out of the clutches of the law.
The utficer was pertormeg his slmple duty
"neu he determine to overhaul The tramp
and learn ON what business he was oent, and
while the public VIII lament the loss of SO
faithful guardian of the peace its regret
will be tempered by admiration for his BRAY
cry aud loyalty TO -uty. The obligation of
the community does not stop there, however
and substantial aid as well as pity should 20
OUT 10 those 50 suddenly bereit of pro-
Jector."
The above words may literally be substi-
tuted in connection with the similar outrage
that occurred IN this city when that exon.
pIary policeman John Peterson was 80
rpthlessly shot down BY the uuhanged muir
derer DAVIS.
We wonder whether the Phiiadelphia mu-
niclpality will act as ours dld aud leave the
record unnoticed by auy substantial work of
its appreciation when a public officer sacri-
fices his life for the protection of the com
munity at the same time leaving a wife and
children whose worldly position might be
somew hat eased by substantial notice. Mrs,
Peterson nor any of her children have asked
or betrayed any wish for aid. But at the
same time proper public feeling would
have caused some iniSiation eliciting help,
or the offer oft to the bereaved family.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
Treatment of the Hair

A wiuegiassfull of aromatic spirits of am.
mona, added to basin full of water is very
cleansing and refreshing. Care should be
taken That it does hot get into the eyes
The shampoo as giver by the barber is too
rough and vigorous, and the oonglomeration
he puts on the head afLerward is anything
but beneficial. While one performs daily
ablutions of the face, hands and body, the
head is generally left out, This should not
be; it is as necessary to wash the scalp as
any other portion of the body. The hair
should be brushed daily. Too much vic.
lence must be guarded against. 1t should
be brushed gently in the direction in which
it lies. A harsh brush should be used to
cleanse the scalp of dust and daudruff, and
then the hair shafts should be smoothed and
polished by means of softer brush. The
scalp should receive n roseate glow. This
insures quicker circulation in the folliole
about the hair papilla, and hence the growth
is invigorated. Morning and night, before
retiring is the best time for brushing the
hair. Too hard brushing tends to produce
dandruT In brushing, tue object is to
cleanse it from extraneous materials, such
as feathers, dust dandruf, and concrete Es
baceous material, which often oozes out
upon the scalp, to make it smooth, and to
prlng trnant hairs into the right place, and
to set in harmony discordant filaments.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
Russian Despotlsm.

The Russian Minister of the Interior has
issued the following order
The gymnasia, high schools and unive:si-
ties will henceforth refuse to receive as
pupils or students the children of domes-
tic servants, peasants, tradesmen, petty
shopkeepcrs, farmers and others Of like con-
dition, whose progeny should not be raised
from the circle to which they belong, and be
thereby led, as long experience has shown
to despse their parents, to become discon-
tented with their lot and irritated against
the inevitable inequalities of the existing
soci<} positions"
So now it is definitely understood that the
sons of tradesmer, petty shopkeepers and
artisans are not to be allowed the opportuni-
| ty of higher education even if the young
men areable to pay for their instruction.
The reason is a strange one and is difficult
to be understood in this couutry-for feal
their eyes may be enlightened and that they
may become discontinued with the socia
inequalities that exist.
/ There is contrast between Irish anC
Russian despotism.
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
PRICE TWO CENTS.
Beyond.

1t seemeth such little way to me
Across to that strange country, the Beyond,
And yet not strange, for it has grown to be
The home of those of whom / am so fond; /;
They make it seem familiar and most dear,
As journeying friends bring distant coun-
tries near.
So close it lies that, when my sight is clear.
| think see the cleaning strand;
know, | feel, that those who have gone
from here
Come near enough to touch my hand;
often think, but for our yelled eyes,
We should find heaven right round us lies,
cannot make it seem a day to dread,
When from this earth shall journey out
To that still dearer country of the dead,
And join the lost ones SO long dreamed
about.
| love this world; yet shall love to 60
And meet the friends who wait for me, know,
And so for me thee is no sting to death,
Aud so the grave has lost its victory,
1t IS but crossing, with bsted breath,
Aud white, set face, little strip OF ssa,
To fl d the loved ones waiting on the shore,
Mue Osautnu, m Ire precluus tn4n before
The Wilmingtonian., 1887-10-15
GunpisOn.

Going to Gunuson involves (taking for
granted that Denver is the starting point)
the pleasant ne oessity of another ride
through never-wearying Platte Canon and
South Park. Huddled close to the bases of
the mountains are little towns all along the
line. The highest are St. Elmo, Alpine and
Hancock.
The train for Gunnison steams out of st.
Elmo, and Hancock is soon passed. On a
little further and a plunge is taken into the
blackness of Alpine Tunnel. Think of 1t
Rolling through the Rockies at height OF
II, 693 feet. Above trees, above verdure,
above everything but snow, that lies in per-
petual banks on either side, and may be fly
ing on any day of the year and flowers,
fragrant and the brightest ever seen, filling
the frosty air with their perfume and SEEM
ing to light it with their color. Somewhere
along the way the seasons clasp hands, for,
though it be summer in the valley, it is not
summer here, only for these dowery tokens
sweetly defiant of nipping chill.
On the Palisades the train pauses between
q stupendous natural wall and an arti fetal
wall, Beyond the distinctness of the Quartz
Valley is Gunnison's vast expanse, and still
over it is the San Juan, where old Uncom-
pohgre can be seen, over one hundred and
fifty miles away. From Pitkin are reached
Juauita Hot Springs, which possess about
the largest volume and finest medicinal quail
tiles of any Colorado waters.
Gunnison is busy little city, of 5000
souls. Its coal measures would supply the
Union, while gold and silver underlie its
hills. AS the site for immense steel works
its future is assured. Already it boasts OF
gas and water works, and such an hotel as
would be flrst-class in any city. Gunnison
is good place for hunting and fishing par
ties to make base of supplies.